25 Greatest Video Game Box Art Of All Time

25. Phoenix (Atari 2600)

Phoenix – an innovative shooter, somewhat inspired by Space Invaders – features a somewhat unrepresentative, yet arresting cover, illustrated by Burrell Dickey, better known for his work on Centipede (1982). Aptly, it captures the spirit of the game – albeit in exaggerated fashion – depicting a single, solitary spaceship in combat with multiple enemies, and an enormous monument in the distance looming over the entire scene, adding a much needed sense of dread, or apprehension.

Atari are famous for their striking cover designs. This is one of the better examples, but not the last to be featured on this list.